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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, OCTOBER 22, 1926.
On beer, porter, cider, perry and stout
On all intoxicating liquors above the strength of 18 degrees under proof, for every degree above such strength, in addition to the appropriate duty as above
PART II.
CHINESE TYPE Liquor.
On all Chinese type spirits containing not more than 25
per cent. of alcohol by weight.
.$ 0.40 per gallon.
.$ 0.07 per gallon.
...$ 1.20 per gallon.
...$ 0.05 per gallon.
For every one per cent. of additional alcoholic strength
by weight
...
PART III.
JAPANESE TYpe Liquor.
On all sake containing not more than 25 per cent. of
alcohol by weight
For every one per cent. of additional alcoholic strength
by weight
PART IV.
OTHER LIQUORS.
...$1.20 per gallon.
$ 0.05 per gallon.
On any intoxicating liquor which is not specifically mentioned or referred to in the foregoing Parts I. II. III
...$10.00 per gallon.
Provided that it shall be lawful for the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, in his discretion, to assess the duty on any such intoxicating liquor at such lower rate as is provided in Parts I. II. and III. above for the liquor which the Superintendent shall deem to approximate most nearly to such intoxicating liquor.
And resolved that on all spirits distilled within the boundaries of the Colony of Hong Kong there shall be allowed a deduction of ten cents per gallon from the duties heretofore enumerated.
And further resolved that the resolutions of this Council which are set out on pages 410, 441 and 442 of the Regulations of Hong Kong, 1844-1925 under the heading "Resolution of the Legislative Council" shall cease to have effect on the coming into operation of the foregoing resolution.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,
15th October, 1926.
S. B. B. McELDERRY, Clerk of Councils.
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